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IELTS BNC: 553 COCA: 696
nature
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noun /ˈneɪtʃə(r)/
singularnature
pluralnatures
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    [U] the physical world including all living things as well as the land and the seas 大自然；自然界

    an opportunity to enjoy the beauty of nature in Alaska 一次享受阿拉斯加大自然美景的機會

    Barone's interest was in nature, wildlife, and birds. 巴羅内的興趣在大自然、野生動植物和鳥類上。

     Synonyms and related words
    The natural world: nature, the environment, ecology...
    1. a.
      the forces that control the physical world and life itself 自然力

      He's always loved pitting his skills against the forces of nature. 他總喜愛用自己的技能與大自然展開較量。

       Synonyms and related words
      The natural world: nature, the environment, ecology...
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    [C/U] a basic quality or feature of something 本質；品質；特征
    nature of :

    It's the nature of plastic to melt under high temperatures. 在高溫下會熔化是塑料的特性。

    They must understand the nature of our opposition to nuclear testing. 他們必須了解我們反對核試驗的根本所在。

    by its (very) nature :

    Medical records, by their very nature, contain sensitive information. 醫療記錄就其本質而言含有敏感的信息。

    true nature (=real features or qualities) 真正特性；真正品質 :

    Dunston refused to reveal the true nature of her work. 鄧斯頓拒絕透露她工作的真正性質。

    in nature :

    The role of the Board is only advisory in nature. 董事會的作用實際上只是顧問性質的。

     Synonyms and related words
    Features and qualities: feature, quality, factor...
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      the basic character of a person or an animal 天性；性情；本性

      The pony has a very gentle nature. 這匹小馬性情很溫和。

      by nature :

      Apes are curious by nature. 猿類天生好奇。

      in someone's nature :

      It isn't in my nature to be pushy or aggressive. 我生來個性就不強，沖勁也不夠。

      someone's better nature (=someone's kindness) 某人的善良天性 :

      If we can appeal to Charlotte's better nature we can work out a compromise. 如果我們能喚起夏洛特的善良天性，就能找出一個折中的辦法。

       Synonyms and related words
      General words for a person's character: character, personality, identity...
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    [singular] a particular type or class of thing 類别；種類

    His behaviour was inappropriate for a meeting of this nature. 他的行爲舉止對於這種會議是不得體的。

    in the nature of (=similar to) 類似…的；像…的 :

    The consultation will be more in the nature of a public meeting than a formal enquiry. 該咨詢會將更像一個公衆會議而不是正式的咨詢會。

     Synonyms and related words
    Categories and types: type, category, kind...
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IELTS BNC: 553 COCA: 696
nature

noun¹

 1the physical world; plants, animals, etc.自然界；植物；動物ADJECTIVE | VERB + NATURE | NATURE + VERB | NATURE + NOUN | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤Mother大自然◇Mother Nature's way of dealing with overpopulation大自然應對人口過剩的方法VERB + NATURE➤commune with與自然界交流◇He believed in spending half an hour each day to relax and commune with nature.他認為應當每天抽出半小時來放鬆一下，親近大自然。➤be back to, get back to回歸大自然◇We built our house in the country because we wanted to get back (= be close) to nature.我們把房子蓋在鄉下，因為我們想回歸大自然。➤be found in存在於自然界中◇man-made substances not found in nature自然界中找不到的人造材料NATURE + VERB➤endow (sb with) sth, give sb sth, provide (sb with) sth自然界賦予（某人）⋯／給予某人⋯／（向某人）提供⋯◇Nature had endowed her with exceptional vitality.大自然賦予了她極強的生命力。➤produce sth自然界產生⋯◇It's highly unlikely that this mound was produced by nature.這個小土崗極不可能是自然生成的。NATURE + NOUN➤conservation自然保護▸➤preserve, reserve自然保護區▸➤trail通往自然景觀的小徑▸➤lover熱愛大自然的人PREPOSITION➤close to nature接近大自然◇people who live in the country and are close to nature住在鄉下貼近大自然的人➤in nature大自然的◇We appreciate beauty in nature.我們欣賞大自然的美。PHRASES➤the forces of nature, the laws of nature自然的力量；自然法則➤a love of nature熱愛大自然◇His love of nature was expressed through his wildlife paintings.他的野生動物繪畫作品表現了他對大自然的熱愛。➤let nature take its course順其自然◇We can only treat the injury and then let nature take its course.我們只能對傷處加以治療，然後順其自然。
nature

noun²

 2qualities/features of sb/sth特徵；性質ADJECTIVE | VERB + NATURE | PREPOSITION | PHRASES ADJECTIVE➤basic, essential, fundamental, intrinsic, real, true根本特質；基本特性；固有的性質；真實的本性▸➤artificial人工特質▸➤exact, precise, specific確切的性質；確定的性質；具體性質◇I'm not clear about the exact nature of their relationship.我不清楚他們的確切關係。➤general總體性質▸➤selective選擇性質▸➤limited, restrictive局限性；限定性▸➤changing, seasonal, temporary, transitory變化性；季節性；臨時性➤dynamic動態性▸➤uncertain, unpredictable不確定性；不可預見性▸➤arbitrary, random任意性；隨意性▸➤subjective主觀性◇the subjective nature of perception感知的主觀性➤abstract抽象性▸➤capricious, fickle反複無常的天性；易變的本性▸➤intractable難以駕馭的本性▸➤distinctive, unique, unusual顯著的／獨特的／非同尋常的特性▸➤radical激進性質▸➤complex複雜性▸➤dual雙重性◇the dual nature of man as a physical and spiritual being人作為肉體和精神存在的雙重性➤special, specialist (BrE) 特殊性；專業性▸➤traditional傳統性質▸➤controversial爭議性▸➤sensitive敏感性◇The victim has not been identified because of the sensitive nature of the case.由於案件的敏感性，未明確指出被害者身分。➤contradictory矛盾性▸➤problematic造成困難的特性▸➤unsatisfactory (especially BrE) 令人不滿意的特質◇the unsatisfactory nature of the meeting這次會議的不盡如人意➤good善良的性格◇People are always taking advantage of her good nature (= her kindness).人們老是利用她的善良。➤human人的本性◇It's only human nature to want more money.想要更多錢是人的本性。➤divine神聖性▸➤confidential, personal, private機密性質；私人性質▸➤public公眾性▸➤international, local國際性；地方性◇the international nature of the business這種業務的國際性➤repetitive重複性▸➤routine (especially BrE) 慣常性◇matters of a routine nature例行的事務➤detailed精細性◇Because of the detailed nature of the work, I have to use a very fine brush.由於這是個細活兒，我得用很細的畫筆。➤practical實用性▸➤physical, psychological, sexual身體特徵；心理特徵；性特徵◇They define sexual harassment as unwanted conduct of a sexual nature.他們把性騷擾定義為不受歡迎的與性相關的行為。➤economic, legal, political, social經濟性；法律性；政治性；社會性◇Their problems are of an economic nature.他們的問題是經濟問題。➤contemplative好沉思的天性▸➤inquisitive好奇的天性▸➤competitive競爭性VERB + NATURE➤have有特性◇He has an inquisitive nature.他生性好奇。➤reveal展現特性◇The parties would not reveal the exact nature of the dispute.各方都不願透露爭端的真實本質。➤conceal隱瞞特性➤reflect, show反映／顯示特性▸➤emphasize強調特性▸➤belie掩飾特性◇The gentle lower slopes belie the true nature of the mountain.低緩的山坡掩蓋了這座山的真實特點。➤be against, be contrary to, go against背着性子；與本性相反；逆着性子◇It was against his nature to tell lies.撒謊有悖於他的本性。➤alter, change改變本性；改變特性◇This new information does not change the nature of our findings.這一新信息並未改變我們的發現的性質。➤acknowledge, be aware of, recognize承認／覺察到／認識到特性◇Are you aware of the nature of the risks involved?你明白所涉及的是什麼風險嗎？➤define, specify界定／具體說明特性◇It is important to define the nature of the problem.具體說明問題的性質是很重要的。➤assess, consider, discuss, examine, explore, investigate評估／考慮／討論／檢查／探尋／調查特性▸➤comprehend, realize, understand理解特性；認識特性◇The Buddhist goal is to realize the true nature of the world.佛教旨在領悟世間的真諦。➤clarify, elucidate, explain澄清／闡明／解釋特性▸➤describe形容特性▸➤determine決定特性▸➤depend on視乎性質◇The method employed will depend on the nature of the task.用什麼方法要看任務的性質。➤appeal to喚起本性◇There was no point appealing to her better nature (= kindness).喚起她的良知沒有任何意義。PREPOSITION➤by nature本性上◇He's not by nature an inquisitive person.他生性不是個愛打聽別人私事的人 。➤concerning the nature of有關⋯的性質◇a debate concerning the nature of violence有關暴力本質的辯論➤considering the nature of, given the nature of考慮到⋯的性質◇Given the nature of this matter, I am inclined to think it should be managed by you personally.考慮到這件事的性質，我想還是你親自處理比較合適。➤in nature本質上◇Their strategy was essentially political in nature.他們的戰略本質上是政治性的。➤in sb/sth's nature與⋯的性質一致◇It's not in his nature to complain.抱怨不是他的本性。◇A certain element of risk is in the nature of the job.這份工作本身有某種風險。➤of a... nature具有⋯性質◇The legal concept of insanity is of a different nature from the medical.精神錯亂的法律概念與醫學概念在性質上是不同的。PHRASES➤by its very nature就本質而言◇By its very nature a secret service is not open to public inspection.就本質來講，政府保密部門是不接受公眾監督的。➤the extent and nature of sth⋯的程度和性質◇We need to understand the true extent and nature of the problem.我們需要知道問題的真正程度和性質。➤an insight into the nature of sth對⋯本質的洞察◇His theory provides a remarkable insight into the nature of the constitution.他的理論使人們對憲法的本質有了深刻的理解。➤a part of human nature人類本性的一面◇Her view is that aggression is part of human nature.她認為攻擊性是人類本性的一部份。➤a part of sb's nature某人本性中的一面◇the expressive part of his nature他的性格中善於表達的一面➤a side of sb's nature, a side to sb's nature某人性格中的一面◇He had a vicious side to his nature.他的性格中有暴虐的一面。
IELTS BNC: 553 COCA: 696
nature noun
⇨ nature 1 (the nature of the problem) ⇨ nature 2 (the beauties of nature) ⇨ kind (books of a scientific nature) ⇨ personality (She is very sensitive by nature.)nature1

noun

 the exact nature of the problem 問題的確切性質the beauties of nature 自然界中美好的東西nature ♦︎ character ♦︎ essence ♦︎ stuff ♦︎ spiritThese are all words for the basic or most important qualities of a thing. 這些詞均表示基本特征、本質。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in nature / character / essence / spirit◆the very nature / character / essence / stuff / spirit of sth◆the real / true nature / character / essence / spirit of sth◆the individual / fundamental nature / character / essence of sth◆to preserve / capture / convey / reflect the nature / character / essence of sth◆to consider / understand / reveal / define the nature / character / essence of sth■ nature [singular] the basic qualities of a thing 基本特征；本質；基本性質◆It's difficult to define the exact nature of the problem.很難給這個問題確切定性。◆My work is very specialized in nature.我的工作性質非常專業化。◆The future by its very nature is uncertain.就其本質來說，未來是不確定的。  see also nature ⇨ personality ■ character [countable, usually singular, uncountable] all the qualities and features that make a place or thing different from others; the way that sth is, or a particular quality or feature that a thing, event or place has （事物、事件或地方的）特點，特征，特色◆The character of the neighbourhood hasn't changed at all.這片住宅區的風貌依舊。◆I love the delicate character of the light in the evening.我喜歡夜間柔和的燈火。  see also character ⇨ personality NOTE 辨析 Nature or character? Nature is used especially to talk about the basic qualities of abstract things, such as a problem, work, society, a strategy, risks or the future. Character is used more to talk about the qualities and features of places, buildings and other physical things, especially qualities and features that appeal to your senses and feelings and make a place or thing seem different or special in some way. * nature尤指諸如problem、work、society、strategy、risk、future之類的抽象事物的基本特征。character則較多指地方、建築物和其他實物的特點、特征，尤指令人覺得賞心悅目，並使地方或實物在某種程度上看來與衆不同或别有風味的特征。■ essence ˈesns [uncountable] the most important quality or feature of sth, that makes it what it is 本質；實質；精髓◆Like so many peasant foods, the essence of pasta is its simplicity.像很多農家飯一樣，意大利面食的精髓是簡單。◆In essence (= when you consider the most important points), your situation isn't so different from mine.從本質上講，你我的情況並非相差很遠。  see also essential ⇨ fundamental ■ stuff [uncountable] the most important feature of sth; sth that sth else is based on or is made from 基本特征；特質；基礎；原料◆Parades and marches were the very stuff of politics in the region.遊行示威是那一地區政治生活的基本内容。◆Let's see what stuff you're made of (= what sort of person you are).我們來看看你是怎樣的一個人。■ spirit [singular, uncountable] the real or intended meaning or purpose of sth 真實意義；實質◆The referee should try to obey the spirit as well as the letter (= the narrow meaning of the words) of the law.裁判執法既要盡力依循規則的字面意思，也須掌握規則的精神實質。nature2

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 the exact nature of the problem 問題的確切性質the beauties of nature 自然界中美好的東西nature ♦︎ the environment ♦︎ wildlife ♦︎ life ♦︎ ecosystem ♦︎ the wild ♦︎ the natural worldThese words all mean the world and the plants and animals that live in it. 這些詞均表示自然界、生態環境、野生動植物。PATTERNS AND COLLOCATIONS 句型和搭配◆in nature / the environment / an ecosystem / the wild◆(a / an / the) marine / terrestrial / aquatic environment / wildlife / life / ecosystem◆to protect the environment / wildlife / ... life / the natural world◆to damage the environment / wildlife / ... life◆to benefit / preserve / save / affect / destroy the environment / wildlife■ nature ( Nature) [uncountable] all the plants, animals and things that exist in the universe that are not made by people; the way that things happen in the physical world when it is not controlled by people 自然界；大自然；自然方式◆Take time to appreciate the beauties of nature.悠閒地欣賞自然界中美好的東西。◆The forces of nature are constantly reshaping our world.自然界的力量在不斷重塑我們的世界。◆It seemed against the laws of nature that such a creature could even exist.竟有這樣的生物存在，這似乎有違自然規律。◆Just let nature take its course.就順其自然吧。◆Her illness was Nature's way of telling her to do less.她的疾病表示天意在告訴她不要太勞累。ⓘ You cannot use the nature to talk about plants, animals and the natural world. 不可用the nature（加定冠詞the）指自然界◆the beauties of the nature When you are just talking about your immediate surroundings it is usually better to use a different word. 指附近的環境時，最好用其他的詞◆They stopped to admire nature. ◆They stopped to admire the scenery / countryside.他們停下來欣賞風景／鄉村景色。   see also countryside , scenery ⇨ country 2 ▸ natural

adjective

◆a country's natural resources (= its coal, oil, forests, etc.) 一國的自然資源▸ naturally

adverb

◆naturally occurring chemicals天然存在的化學物質■ the environment [singular] the natural world in which people, animals and plants live, especially when it is threatened or has been damaged by human activity （尤指受到人類活動威脅或破壞的）自然環境，生態環境◆There is increasing public concern about pollution of the environment.公衆對環境污染的憂慮日益加深。▸ environmental

adjective

◆the environmental impact of pollution污染對環境的影響▸ environmentally

adverb

◆an environmentally sensitive area (= one that is easily damaged or that contains rare animals, plants, etc.) 生態環境脆弱的地區■ wildlife ˈwaɪldlaɪf [uncountable] animals that are wild and live in a natural environment that is not controlled by people 野生動物；野生生物◆Development of the area would endanger wildlife.開發這一地區將會危及野生生物。◆The area is an important wildlife habitat.該地區是重要的野生動物栖息地。■ life [uncountable] living things 生物；活物◆pond life池塘生物◆Yet more species of plant and animal life die out as their very specialized habitat is disturbed.還有更多的動植物物種因爲其專屬的栖息地受到幹擾而滅絕。◆Is there intelligent life on other planets?其他星球上存在具有智慧的生物嗎？■ ecosystem ˈiːkəʊsɪstəm; NAmE ˈiːkoʊsɪstəm [countable] all the plants and living creatures in a particular area considered in relation to their physical environment 生態系統◆Islands often support delicate ecosystems that evolved without any need for defence.島嶼上所維系的生態系統大多很脆弱，是在無需防禦的情況下演化而成的。■ the wild [countable, singular] a natural environment that is not controlled by people 自然環境；野生狀態◆The bird is too tame now to survive in the wild.這只鳥已經馴化了，現在難以在野生環境中生存。◆The animals were released back into the wild when they had recovered.這些動物在康複後被放歸野生環境。■ the ˌnatural ˈworld [countable, singular] the earth's plants, animals and natural features that have not been created or changed by human actions 自然界◆Many medicines are made from ingredients found in the natural world.許多藥是用從自然界找到的原料制成的。

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